Serving 493 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Hinckley Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 493 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Hinckley Elementary School's student population of 493 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
493 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Hinckley Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hinckley Elementary School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1459 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
15%
2%
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
6%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
65%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hinckley Elementary School's ranking?
Hinckley Elementary School is ranked #1459 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Hinckley Elementary School often compared to?
Hinckley Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like East Central Elementary School, Pine City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Hinckley Elementary School?
493 students attend Hinckley Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Hinckley Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are American Indian, 12% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hinckley Elementary School?
Hinckley Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Hinckley Elementary School offer ?
Hinckley Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Hinckley Elementary School part of?
Hinckley Elementary School is part of Hinckley-Finlayson School District.
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